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Germán Polanco Rojas

Santiago

Summary

Financial Controller in multinational organizations. Leveraging a strong educational foundation in Financial Administration in Construction projects. Successfully led financial operations in diverse regions, including: Australia, Europe and LATAM. Managed financial control of large-scale renewable energy and mining project contracts between $100M-$300M USD.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Unit Controller

Arcadis
04.2023 - Current

Principal responsible for budget monitoring, Cost completion and cash in/out monitor. Provide key information and reports to the board of directors and main corporate in the Netherlands

Key responsibilities

  • Financial Control under IFRS Standards. Daily monitor of cash in/out of the projects, in order to be reviewed online by mainly the corporate management
  • Payment plans for subcontractors, aiming for a positive balance between costs and incomes on a weekly basis
  • Processing and filing of contract securities, insurance details, notices to contractors, progress payments as directed
  • Cash flow control, report and forecast. Hedging control for projects

Achievements

  • Successfully monitored and controlled budgets, ensuring timely completion of projects within allocated resources
  • Implemented cost-saving initiatives, resulting in3% reduction in costs
  • Effectively managed cash inflows and outflows, maintaining a healthy cash flow position

Financial Controller

Metlen Energy & Metals
03.2022 - 04.2023

Budget monitoring and reporting. Conducted detailed financial analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and successfully implemented initiatives resulting in operating expenses reduction.

Key responsibilities

  • Financial reports and Cost Control under IFRS Standards. Provide project KPI to senior management and project clients (investor)
  • Control of subcontractor's compliance on insurances, documentation, milestone claims to client and delivery schedules
  • Cost control, ensuring accuracy through purchase order system and budget
  • Processing and filing of contract securities, insurance details, notices to contractors, progress payments as directed
  • Cash flow control, report and forecast. Hedging control for projects

Achievements

  • Provided accurate and timely financial reports to the Board of Directors and main corporate office in the Netherlands
  • Presented financial performance updates to senior management, facilitating informed decision-making

Cost Controller

GRANSOLAR CONSTRUCTION AUSTRALIA PTY
01.2020 - 03.2022

Provide high-level administrative support to all project departments. Control subcontractor’s fulfillment comply with insurances, documentation, milestone claims and delivery schedules

Key responsibilities

  • Financial reports and Cost Control under IFRS Standards Provide project KPI to senior management and project clients (investor)
  • Control of subcontractor's compliance on insurances, documentation, milestone claims to client and delivery schedules. Cost control, ensuring accuracy through purchase order system and budget
  • Processing and filing of contract securities, insurance details, notices to contractors, progress payments as directed
  • Cash flow control, report and forecast. Hedging control for projects

Achievements

  • Implementation of project inventory material control and cost control procedures, minimizing loss and improvement on process efficiency
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration

Financial Analyst

Casino Enjoy
04.2019 - 09.2019

Financial and accounting reporting. Researcher for new business opportunities and analysis of financial viability of them

Part of company's budget committee, implementing important manpower restructuration.

Key responsibilities

  • Monthly and FY reports for senior management and client (Investor), IFRS Standards
  • Elaboration of project monthly and yearly Forecasts
  • New business opportunities seeking and financial feasibility analysis
  • Payments control of project vendors and Incomes/Invoicing control from our client

Education

Introduction to Project Management -

The University of Adelaide
11.2020

Business and Finance administration - undefined

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso
12.2014

Skills

    Microsoft Office, SAP, Oracle Aconex, Microsoft ETL, Power BI, Power apps

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Portuguese
Upper intermediate (B2)

Timeline

Business Unit Controller

Arcadis
04.2023 - Current

Financial Controller

Metlen Energy & Metals
03.2022 - 04.2023

Cost Controller

GRANSOLAR CONSTRUCTION AUSTRALIA PTY
01.2020 - 03.2022

Financial Analyst

Casino Enjoy
04.2019 - 09.2019

Business and Finance administration - undefined

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso

Introduction to Project Management -

The University of Adelaide
Germán Polanco Rojas